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Book

Swimming science

Call Number

  • J 797.21 BOUD (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009.

Physical Description

32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Summary

See how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water, and energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Introducing swimming
  • Pool science
  • Swimming gear
  • Food for fuel
  • Water forces
  • Cutting through the water
  • Fit to swim
  • Stroke science: crawl
  • Stroke science: breaststroke
  • Stroke science: backstroke
  • Stroke science: butterfly
  • Racing tactics
  • Future of swimming.

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